During the academic year, the Arabic Flagship Program hosts a wide range of events, films, lectures, speakers and cultural activities to create an authentic Arabic language community here at The University of Texas at Austin. Examples include a visit from renowned Lebanese singer, Marcel Khalife, a film series focusing on current cultural issues dominating the Middle East, and a student led Arabic talent show. We invite you to explore more about these planned functions by viewing our Calendar of Events below.
| Wednesday, April 7, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Adel Al-Adlani Lecture
Title: "Yemen's Cultures & Traditions"
Description: A presentation about Yemen ’s geographical location and history, with a focus on culture, socio-political life, clothing, food, music, Qat and current events.
Location: BUR 220 |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Ghada Housen Lecture
Title: TBD
Description: TBD
Location: BUR 220 |
| Monday, March 22, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Lara Deeb Lecture
Title: TBD
Description: TBD
Location: Texas Union, TBD |
| Monday, March 8, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Akram Khater Lecture
Title: " مستقبل الشباب العربي "
Description: In light of the demographic bulge wherein close to 60% of the population in the Arab world is 25 years or younger, Arab youths have become a very critical demographic. This lecture will look at the realities facing this cohort in cultural, political and economic terms, and how these trends will determine in large part the future of the Middle East.
Location: Texas Union, TBD |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Radwa El-Barouni Lecture
Title: "Speaking One Language, a Monolithic Egypt: How about the Siwans, Nubians & Bedouins?”
Description: Egypt has often been cited amongst Arab countries as the example par excellence of a solid, united, monolithic country that speaks one “language” in many ways, and which ethnically shows no fissures in its mosaic of a population. Yet, when we look closer, can cracks be seen?
Location: CAL 100 |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
Iman Mersal Lecture
Title: “These are Not Oranges my Love"
Description: Poetry reading by Egyptian poet, Iman Mersal with a reading in English translation by novelist, Randa Jarrar.
Location: Texas Union, Santa Rita Suite (3.502) |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM |
2010 AFP Welcome Back Meeting
Description: All AFP students (incluidng the new recruits) are invited to attend this meeting where we will update students and faculty on program developments and also introduce students to their new mentors.
Location: Texas Union, Santa Rita Suite (3.502) |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
| 5:00 PM |
Study Abroad Info. Session with American Councils
Description:
Ms. Rafah Helal from the American Councils for International Education will be leading this session to speak with students about the following topics regarding study abroad:
- The application process
- The selection process
- Program components: Academic and cultural elements
- The living environment
The due date for study abroad applications is January 15, 2010 and attendance at this information session is mandatory for those who plan to apply to study abroad in 2010.
Location: Texas Union, Lone Star Room (3.208) |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
| 2:00 PM |
OSC Information Session
Description:
The information session will be hosted by the Open Source Center (OSC) to share details about upcoming internships and full-time career opportunities, and also conduct one-on-one interviews with students. Please RSVP to Helena Schneider, Events Coordinator for the Arabic Flagship Program.
Location: Texas Union, Texas Governors Room (3.116)
|
| Friday, September 25, 2009 |
| 3:00 PM |
Information Session with CARITAS of Austin
Description: CARITAS is a non-profit organization that provides help and support for those experiencing poverty. The support they offer begins with a safety net and links their clients to resources so that they can achieve self-sufficiency. The AFP is joining with CARITAS to provide volunteer opportunities for our students through their Assist Refugees Program. You can visit the CARITAS website at www.caritasofaustin.org and read about the Assist Refugees Program there.
Location: WMB 6.146 (Resource Room) |
| Friday, September 18, 2009 |
| 4:00 PM |
Foreign Service Info. Session
Description: Mr. Bill Stewart, Director of the LBJ School will be leading an info. session for students to learn about internships and eventual careers with the Foreign Service. Mr. Stewart is an Arabist who spent most of his 25 yr. career in the Foreign Service in the Middle East, most recently coming from three years as the Minister Counselor for Political and Economic affairs at the American Embassy in Cairo.
Location: Texas Union, Governor's Room (3.116) |
| Friday, September 4, 2009 |
| 7:15 PM |
2009 AFP Welcome Back Meeting
Description: All AFP students (incluidng the new recruits) are invited to attend this meeting where we will update students and faculty on program developments and also introduce students to their Fall 2009 mentors.
Location: Texas Union, Santa Rita Suite (3.502) |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 |
| 6:30 PM |
End of Summer BBQ at The Salt Lick
Description:Celebrate the success of your summer studies with the Arabic Flagship Summer Institute, at our End of Summer BBQ at The Salt Lick Restaurant in cozy Driftwood, TX.
Location:
18300 FM 1826
Driftwood, TX 78619 |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 |
| 6:00 PM |
Social Night at Ya Hala
Description: Enjoy a social evening with fellow AFP Summer Institute students at Ya Hala Hookah Hookah Lounge. Ya Hala offers a variety of Arabic drinks, specialty coffees including espresso, cappuccino, latte, flavored tobacco hookahs, free Wi-Fi, Arabic music and a big screen TV.
Location:
6617 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
|
| Sunday, June 21, 2009 |
| 7:15 PM |
Austin Bats Viewing with Capital Cruises
Description: Capital Cruises' internationally famous bat watching excursion departs nightly approximately 30 minutes before sunset. The Congress Avenue Bridge is the home of the largest urban bat colony in North America. Capital Cruises provide the best possible viewing for one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world!
Location:
Hyatt Regency Boat Dock
208 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, Texas 78704 |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
| 5:00 PM |
Summer Institute Welcome BBQ
Description: The Director, Faculty and Staff of the Arabic Flagship Summer Institute invite you to a Welcome BBQ at Zilker Park (the Polo Table Picnic Area) the evening of Wednesday, June 3rd beginning at 5:00 p.m. We will be hosting a plentiful and delicious barbecue dinner for all to enjoy.
Location: Zilker Park, Polo Tables Picnic Area |
| Saturday, May 30 – Tuesday, June 2, 2009 |
| See meeting agenda for meeting times and schedules |
The 2009 Language Flagship
Annual Meeting
Description: The University of Texas Hindi/Urdu and Arabic Flagship Programs at UT extend a very warm welcome to all members of the Flagship family who will be joining us for our annual meeting, May 30 – June 2 in Austin, Texas.
Location:
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, Texas 78735
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| Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
| 5:00 PM |
Arabic Talent Show
Description: Arabic Flagship Program and Arabic students will present theatrical acts—singing, dancing and skits) for an evening of entertainment. A prize will be awarded to the best act.
Location: Texas Union, Theatre (2.228)
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| Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
| 8:00 PM |
Performance by May Nasr
Description: The Arabic Flagship Program will host renowned Lebanese singer May Nasr for a private performance, the evening of Saturday, April 25th. Ticket pricing and availability is yet to be determined and additional performance information will be provided soon.
Location: Texas Union, Theatre (2.228)
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| Monday, March 2, 2009 |
| 3:00 PM |
Mustafa Mughazy Lecture
Description: Dr. Mustafa Mughazy will present a lecture titled “Alexandria's Dialect Over One Hundred Years: A Historical Study in the Sociology of Language.”
Location: Texas Union, Eastwoods Room (2.102) |
Click here to view a collection of videos of our students from events including the Arabic Talent Show, student podcasts and more!
Information Session with American Councils
We invite you to join us for an informational session on Wednesday, November 11th in the Texas Union Lone Star Room (3.208) to learn about the components of the Study Abroad Program administered by American Councils. Contact Helena Schneider for additional information.
